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8-day Tibet tour with Mt. Everest Base Camp
8 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arriving at Lhasa[3658m]
Pass By: Lhasa Railway Station, Liuwu Country, Doilungdeqen County 851400 China
Upon your arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide, from airport to Lhasa city is 68km, around an hour drive will take you to the holy city Lhasa. Driving along the Brahmaputra river and Lhasa river, you will not only amazed by the spectacular plateau scenery but also have a chance to see flocks of black-necked crane, wild duck and many other kind of wild birds. If you take the train to Lhasa, normally you will arrive in the late afternoon or evening, 20 minutes drive will take you to your hotel in Lhasa city. Check into hotel, have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude. Overnight at Lhasa.
Meals included:
• Dinner: Today the wellcome dinner will be arranged for the group members.
Accommodation included: Lhasa Yak Hotel
Day 2: Day 2:Sightseeing in Lhasa City , visiting Potola Palace & Jokhang Temple .Walking tour or by minivan today.(B).
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau, so we have purposely arranged only to visit Jokhang temple and Potala Palace. Jokhang temple is the most scared shrine in Tibet which was built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, the circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Overnight at Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lhasa Yak hotel
Day 3: Day 3 : Sightseeing in Lhasa City , visiting Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery & Norbulingka Summer Palace (B)
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today you will be arranged to visit Drepung, Sera monasteries and Summer Palace - Norbulingka palace. Both Drepung and Sera monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 10,000 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see. Norbulingka is the summer palace of Dalai Lama, you can visit the residences of different lineages of the Dalai Lama. The park is crowded with picnickers and traditional activities during the Shoton (Yogurt festival) in August. Overnight at Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lhasa Yak hotel
Day 4: Day 4 : Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake[4441m] / Gyantse[3980m] / Shigatse[3840m], 360KM, 7hrs (B)
Stop At: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass are the wonders of the day. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Manasarovar hotel
Day 5: Day 5 : Shigatse / Lhatse / Shegar / Rongbuk Monastery [4900m] / E.B.C [5150m], 340KM, 7 Hour Drive
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Early morning start driving to Rongphu via Lhatse and Shegar, cross over Gyatsola [5200 m] & Gawu la pass [5250 m], from the top of the Gawu la you will see the spectacular Himalayan Ranges and its glorious peaks viz Mt. Makalu [8,463 m], Mt.Lotse [8,516 m], Mt.Everest [8,844 m], Mt.Cho Oyu [8,201 m] and Mt.Shishapama [8,020 m] from Left to right, climbing down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom and then to today's destination - Everest Base Camp. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet and consist both monks and nuns, it is still a good point to see Mt.Everest. Overnight at local tent guesthouse or Rongbuk Monastery guest house, (dorm bed).
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Rongbuk gesthouse or tent
Day 6: Day 06 : Rongbuk / Shegar / Shigatse[3840m], 340KM, 6-7hrs drive
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Morning enjoy the sunrise over Mount Everest and have the full view of this magnificent Mount Everest. Due to current changed policy, Rongbuk is the highest & last point that regular tourists could reach in order to get nice full view of Mount Everest. After have a relaxing breakfast, start heading back to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Manasarovar hotel
Day 7: Day 07 : Shigatse / Lhasa[3595m], 300KM, 6hour drive(B)
Stop At: Tashilhunpo Monastery Store, Xigezi Pedestrian St, Sangzhuzi Qu, Rikaze Shi, Xizang Zizhiqu, China
Morning visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, one of the main Gelupa monasteries in Tibet, it is the seat to the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader of Tibet. Spend hours to explore this massive monastery's chapels and its ancient artifacts. If you like hiking, then the kora around Tashilhunpo monastery should not be missed, as it provides the amazing views of Shigatse and the surrounding countryside. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along the northern friendship way, marvelous landscapes and sceneries along the Brahmaputra River will accompany you all the way back to Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lhasa Yak hotel
Day 8: Day 08 : Lhasa train station / airport dropping off (B)
Pass By: Lhasa Gongga Airport Parking Lot, Gonggar, Shannan, Tibet, China
End the tour with wishes accomplished.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Arriving at Lhasa[3658m]
Pass By: Lhasa Railway Station, Liuwu Country, Doilungdeqen County 851400 China
Upon your arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide, from airport to Lhasa city is 68km, around an hour drive will take you to the holy city Lhasa. Driving along the Brahmaputra river and Lhasa river, you will not only amazed by the spectacular plateau scenery but also have a chance to see flocks of black-necked crane, wild duck and many other kind of wild birds. If you take the train to Lhasa, normally you will arrive in the late afternoon or evening, 20 minutes drive will take you to your hotel in Lhasa city. Check into hotel, have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude. Overnight at Lhasa.
Meals included:
• Dinner: Today the wellcome dinner will be arranged for the group members.
Accommodation included: Lhasa Yak Hotel
Day 2: Day 2:Sightseeing in Lhasa City , visiting Potola Palace & Jokhang Temple .Walking tour or by minivan today.(B).
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau, so we have purposely arranged only to visit Jokhang temple and Potala Palace. Jokhang temple is the most scared shrine in Tibet which was built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, the circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Overnight at Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lhasa Yak hotel
Day 3: Day 3 : Sightseeing in Lhasa City , visiting Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery & Norbulingka Summer Palace (B)
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today you will be arranged to visit Drepung, Sera monasteries and Summer Palace - Norbulingka palace. Both Drepung and Sera monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 10,000 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see. Norbulingka is the summer palace of Dalai Lama, you can visit the residences of different lineages of the Dalai Lama. The park is crowded with picnickers and traditional activities during the Shoton (Yogurt festival) in August. Overnight at Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lhasa Yak hotel
Day 4: Day 4 : Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake[4441m] / Gyantse[3980m] / Shigatse[3840m], 360KM, 7hrs (B)
Stop At: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass are the wonders of the day. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Manasarovar hotel
Day 5: Day 5 : Shigatse / Lhatse / Shegar / Rongbuk Monastery [4900m] / E.B.C [5150m], 340KM, 7 Hour Drive
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Early morning start driving to Rongphu via Lhatse and Shegar, cross over Gyatsola [5200 m] & Gawu la pass [5250 m], from the top of the Gawu la you will see the spectacular Himalayan Ranges and its glorious peaks viz Mt. Makalu [8,463 m], Mt.Lotse [8,516 m], Mt.Everest [8,844 m], Mt.Cho Oyu [8,201 m] and Mt.Shishapama [8,020 m] from Left to right, climbing down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom and then to today's destination - Everest Base Camp. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet and consist both monks and nuns, it is still a good point to see Mt.Everest. Overnight at local tent guesthouse or Rongbuk Monastery guest house, (dorm bed).
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Rongbuk gesthouse or tent
Day 6: Day 06 : Rongbuk / Shegar / Shigatse[3840m], 340KM, 6-7hrs drive
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Morning enjoy the sunrise over Mount Everest and have the full view of this magnificent Mount Everest. Due to current changed policy, Rongbuk is the highest & last point that regular tourists could reach in order to get nice full view of Mount Everest. After have a relaxing breakfast, start heading back to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Manasarovar hotel
Day 7: Day 07 : Shigatse / Lhasa[3595m], 300KM, 6hour drive(B)
Stop At: Tashilhunpo Monastery Store, Xigezi Pedestrian St, Sangzhuzi Qu, Rikaze Shi, Xizang Zizhiqu, China
Morning visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, one of the main Gelupa monasteries in Tibet, it is the seat to the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader of Tibet. Spend hours to explore this massive monastery's chapels and its ancient artifacts. If you like hiking, then the kora around Tashilhunpo monastery should not be missed, as it provides the amazing views of Shigatse and the surrounding countryside. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along the northern friendship way, marvelous landscapes and sceneries along the Brahmaputra River will accompany you all the way back to Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lhasa Yak hotel
Day 8: Day 08 : Lhasa train station / airport dropping off (B)
Pass By: Lhasa Gongga Airport Parking Lot, Gonggar, Shannan, Tibet, China
End the tour with wishes accomplished.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 6x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Fuel surcharge
- All required Tibet permits and domestic travel documents.
- Vehicle and guide's entrance tickets to Everest Natural Reserve Region.
- Airport and/or train station pick-up and drop-off.
- Entry/Admission - Potala Palace
- Entry/Admission - Sera Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
- Entry/Admission - Mt. Everest Base Camp
- Entry/Admission - Tashilhunpo Monastery Store
Not included
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
25%
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